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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,669.26, 340,404 and 133,492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,669.26, 340,404 and 133,492.10 is: 184,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,669.26 : 340,404 = 133,492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,669.26/340,404 = 133,492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,669.26x = 340,404 × 133,492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,669.26x = 45,441,244,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441,244,808.40/246,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,219.33

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